Shichi-Go-San
Shichi-Go-San (七五三, lit. 'seven-five-three') is a traditional Japanese rite of passage and festival day for three- and seven-year-old girls, five-year-old and sometimes three-year-old boys, held annually on November 15 to celebrate the growth and well-being of young children. As it is not a national holiday, it is generally observed on the nearest weekend.
| Shichi-Go-San | |
|---|---|
Japanese boy at a shrine in Tokyo, dressed up for the Shichi-Go-San festival | |
| Official name | 7-5-3 (shichi go san) |
| Observed by | Japan |
| Type | Ethnic traditions/non-religious/religious |
| Significance | Traditional rite of passage and festival day in Japan for three-year-old and seven-year-old girls, as well as five-year-old and sometimes three-year-old boys. |
| Date | November 15 |
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